Little Pinnolds Vineyard

About Little Pinnolds Vineyard

Little Pinnolds Vineyard is a small boutique winery nestled in the scenic countryside of Gloucestershire, in the western part of England. Set against the backdrop of the Cotswolds, this vineyard represents the growing diversity of English wine production, bringing passion and craft to a region that is steadily earning recognition among wine enthusiasts. With just 0.74 hectares of planted vines, Little Pinnolds Vineyard is a modest yet dedicated operation that focuses on quality viticulture and the production of distinctive English wines.

Established in 2016, Little Pinnolds Vineyard has steadily developed its vineyard plantings to include a thoughtful selection of grape varieties suited to the English climate. The vineyard cultivates Solaris and Rondo, both of which are hardy hybrid varieties bred specifically to thrive in cooler growing conditions, making them excellent choices for English vineyards. Complementing these are the classic English varieties Seyval Blanc, a versatile white grape that produces crisp and aromatic wines, and the red varieties Cabernet Cortis and Pinot Meunier, the latter lending its traditional association with Champagne to the Gloucestershire setting. This blend of varieties allows Little Pinnolds to craft a diverse portfolio of wines that reflect the character of the local terroir.

Situated within the GL11 postcode area, the vineyard occupies a prime position in the western reaches of Gloucestershire, a county that has become increasingly significant in the story of English wine. The region's combination of sloping terrain, free-draining soils, and a temperate climate provides favourable conditions for grape growing, and Little Pinnolds Vineyard takes full advantage of these natural assets. The vineyard's relatively recent establishment in 2016 places it within a period of exciting growth for English viticulture, as more producers embraced the potential of the UK's warming climate and advancing viticultural techniques.

While Little Pinnolds Vineyard is not currently open to visitors, its wines are available for those seeking to explore the quality of Gloucestershire's wine scene. The winery is a testament to the dedication and ambition of small-scale English wine producers, demonstrating how passion and expertise can produce compelling results even from a modest vineyard footprint. For anyone interested in discovering the depth and variety of English wine, Little Pinnholds Vineyard offers a compelling example of what the nation's emerging wine regions are capable of producing.